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D651 GEX

1986 Land Rover Defender

Grey Diesel 2496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2027
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

109,398 mi
Last recorded109,398 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2026
Typical for 1986 Land Rover Defender124,952 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD651 GEX
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,496cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2026 109,398 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 108,595 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 107,795 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive front diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 107,589 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Floor not fully secure (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 106,562 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2021 106,562 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 105,932 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 105,928 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Drag link end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both ends (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 104,132 miles

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 104,132 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 101,966 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 101,960 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play in a swivel pin (2.5.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 100,040 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Sep 2016 100,040 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 98,490 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal steering box (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 97,059 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 97,059 miles

Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2013 96,303 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 95,938 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner edges

Fail 20 Oct 2011 95,936 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front brake discs worn and corroded on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2010 95,096 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play at drop arm ball joint with new kit fitted

steering coupling underbonnet has slight play

Fail 13 Dec 2010 95,096 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Towbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

steering coupling underbonnet has slight play

Fail 9 Dec 2010 95,066 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Towbar locking device missing (6.6.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

centre exhaust pinholed

horn has a different tone but is still loud enough to be heard by another road user

power steering belt slipping on full lock

slight grease leakage at both front chrome ball swivel joints

Pass 2 Dec 2009 91,331 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 88,151 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 88,151 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

oil leak from engine; n/s/r back plate on brakes damp

Pass 17 Nov 2007 79,588 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 72,450 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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D651 GEX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender in Grey with a 2,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1986 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.7% with a typical mileage of 124,952 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D651 GEX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 40 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D651 GEX is a 1986 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 22 August 1986.

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